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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-08-05
The Earthquake.

CHICAGO, Aug. 3.-Dispatches from
Jacksonville, Centralia and Jonesboro,
ILL.,, indicate that the earthquake shocks
noted at Nashville, Tenn, st. Louis and
Evansville, were general throughout
Southern and Central Illinois. At Jack
sonville the vibrations seemed to be
from east to west, but at Jonesboro from
northwest to south. In the latter place
a rumbling was heard, and the shocks
were of sufficient force to cause pictures
to fall from the walls. The time was
1910 a. m.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Aug. 3.-Earth-
quake shocks were felt a little before
o'clock yesterday morning throughout
Tennessee, except in the extreme east
and extreme west portions. There
were several vibrations, two shocks be-
ing severe and one lighter. In many
towns windows ratified and pictures fell
from the walls. Women were badly
frightened and children awakened. In
some points it was the severest shock
ever felt.
HUNTSVILLE, Ala, Aug. Sat 1890
yesterday, distinct earthquake shock
was felt in this city.
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SOME INQUIRIES,
Letters From President Pope, Of the
Business Mems Association, TO
Various Parties.
What the Association is Doing.

The following letters have been fur
nished for publication, as being Of inter
est to the public, and showing what the
State Business Mems Association is do
ing. The epistles explain themselves:
MANKAro, Mimi, July %, 1887.
W. p. Sergeant, Albert Lea, MINI.
DEAR SrR:-Since the last meeting Of
our ex-Com. we have been favored with
a decision, and order, on one point OF
the complaint of the Mankato Jobbers'
Union. The question of getting TO Lake
Superior is of vital interest TO everv sec
ton of the State, and must be determined
in our favor. IL is intimated that the
Omaha r. h. Co. will refuse to obey the
order and contest the case. IL so, IN my
opinion, zee should at once make q COM
piaint TO the Interstate Commissioners on
The same grounds, as applied to the trat-
fic between Superior, BAYFIELD,, Ashland,
Washburn and Duluth and st. Paul, and
other stations at greater distances on
the lines of the same road, The ques'
ton of rates on General Merchandise
tariffs out of st. Paul and Minneapolis,
which are special and lower than those
for other stations on the lines Of the
Omaha and G. NJ. < st. P, roads is YET
undecided by the State Com. In case
their decision should be adverse,
would favor an immediate resort to the
courts. am investigating the publica'
tions and charges by the express CON-
panies doing business in the State. We
are arranging for conference with of
ficials of the Omaha and st. Paul road
hoping thereby to more speedily obtalr
our lust aims, After that conference
our way will be more clearly defined
II NAV be for proceedings to enforce the
law through the courts. Our Associa
uon has no complaints pending before
the r. r. Com. and is free to use thu
courts if thought advisable while thu
State Commission proceed to enforc'
their order IN their way. have giyel
the matter careful consideration ant
venture now to ask your authority Il
employ our present Secretary, the Hon
j. NJ. Burlingame, as our attorney.
need not add that have full confdenc
that our interests will be cared for in hi
hands, and we are reaching a stat
where legal advice and action may an
day be desirable.
Please favor me by return mail wit
your views on all these points.
Yours very truly,
+. NJ. PORE, Pres't.
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PEOPLE AND EVENTS.
Fargo, OAK, has an assessed valuation
of nearly S., 100000.

Fargo, OAK, has an assessed valuation
of nearly S.. 100000.
Secretary Lamar wears clothes made
of louisiana homespun worth $3.50 a
yard.
"Camp Meeting" John Allen, of
Maine, is now attending his S73rd camp
meeting. He is 90 years old.
The eldest daughter of General Sher-
man exercises daily in boat on Lake
George. She rows exceedingly well.
London Truth says tina: the Prince OF
Wales has presented Buffalo Bill with a
horseshoe pin set with diamonds.
Count Herbert Bismarck has much
more the appearance and habits of q
soldier and student than of diplomat.
Elwood Cooper is the largest olive
raiser in the United States. His olive
farm in Southern California comprises
900 acres u.
DR.. Torrey, of Boston, says he can tie
the marriage knot in eighty seconds and
claims that it is the quickest work on
record.
Louisville Courier Journal says: "The
supposition that Americans spend &c.,
600, 900 year abroad is probably cor
rect Most of it goes for tips
The grand exhibition of arts, manu-
features, and industrial processes and
products which is to be held next year
at Melbourne. Australia, promises to be
very successful.
o. c. Libby, cattle dealer of Burn
ham, Me-, has travelled 100000 miles by
rail without meeting with an accident.
He has sold 100000 worth of cattle in
the last few years.
Bishop Loughlln is contemplating a
visit to Rome. He is the oldest bishop
in this country, and has filed his pres.
ent position nearly thirty-four years.
Although he is rs years old, he attends
to the duties of his large diocese without
assistance.
The brother of the King of Siam, now
in this country, speaks English fuently,
wears European clothing, and is very
intelligent man. He received his knowl-
edge of English from F. H. Chandler.
who was at one time American Consul at
Bangkok.
D. o. Mills is having $1,000 bronze
door made for the tomb that he is build
ing at Tarrytown. 1t will be feet by
4 feet 6. The style is in imitation of the
old fashioned oak doors, with lattice
work top. The paneling cross pieces
and wood grooves are to be repeated in
bronze. Three companion pieces are to
be made as windows. They are feet
by 4, and in bronze lattice work.
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THE KENTUCKY ELECTION.

A Democratic Majority for their
State Ticket of From $4,000 to
$4,000.
LOUISVILLE, Aug. 1.-The election for
state and legislative officers of Kentucky
took place yesterday. The Labor and
Prohibition vote were smaller than was
anticipated. In Louisville the Demo-
cratic majority is about 1900. The city
elects solid legislative ticket, and de-
feats local option by heavy majority.
The county and city gave Democratic
majority of 5000. Meager returns from
the state indicate Republican gains but
the Democratic tickets estimated ma
iority will be from 10000 to $1,000.
Gen. Buckner appears to have run
ahead Of his ticket, and Democratic
are mainly in local contests. Lexington
gave Its first Democratic majority in
several years. The vote for holding a
constitutional convention was large but
the question will not likely carry. The
legislature will be largely Democratic
and will elect United States Senator il
January, to succeed Senator Beck.
LATER-No CHANGE IN THE RESULT.
LOUISVILLE, Aug. 2.-Returns from the
election come in slowly from the state
but there is nothing to change the est
mates of last night. The Democratic
ticket is elected by from 10000 TO 80 100
plurality over the Republican ticket anC
will have majority of2,0O0 over al
tickets. In Mercer county Phil. B
Thompson, Sr., was defeated for tn,
legislature by D. ]. Carey (Rep).
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WASHINGTON NOTES.

WASHINGTON, July STA SON Of ex-
Acknowledgement WAYNE MacVeagh is
to marry a daughter of General Ham.
mond. who now lives in Minnesota, and
who was in the volunteer army In the
war. The young mans mother Is .
daughter of ex-senator Simon Cameron,
of Pennsylvania, and sister Of Senator
Don Cameron. The young lady's moth
or is the daughter of the late Nathaniel
Wolfe, Of Louisville, KY, one OF the
most active men as member OF the
State Legislature in 1881 in keeping the
State in the Union.
The application of William Hedgspeth,
of Indiana, for pension which has been
rejected by Commissioner Black, win be
brought before Congress both as ques-
ton of law and as matter of sentiment.
So eminent lawyer as Solicitor General
jerks has given an opinion adverse to
the ruling of Commissioner Black. Com
missioner Black proceeds upon the the
DRY that it was the duty of Hedgspeth TO
have remained in Andersonville and to
have died; that he enlisted to die for his
country If necessary, and that having en-
listed in the Confederate army, no mat.
ter for what purpose, he is barred from
obtaining Federal pension. To this
the reply will be made in Congress in
support of bill for special relief. that by
the military law of all nations it is the
duty of soldier when captured to es.
cape if he can; that he is at liberty TO re.
sort to any means while under duress tc
accomplish that object, and that he car
not De made to suffer for acts committed
while under duress.
The Presidents proposed trip to the
Northwest may give Western people /
sight of several of Mr.. Cleveland's chos
en- advisers. Mr.. Bayard has not beer
away from here for some time, and 1t i
said the President is trying to persuade
the Secretary of State to make one of thu
party. Secretary Lamar, under who's,
control so many Western interests of tn,
Government lie, will it is said, almos
surely accompany the President, ant
, will prove the most picturesque figure @
the party, as well as to give the West
chance to greet the one valuable man il
the administration. Villas, for whor
Cleveland has really little use outside 9
Cabinet days, will not of course allow tn
President to cross the Wisconsin horde
without impressing upon his people tn
, soliditY of certain Wisconsin man wit
D the administration, may be expected I
! 'ring in" on the pageant. The part
! will be altogether distinguished ont
Colonel Lamont will 90 along, and, as
a Western Congressman puts it ON tn
floor of the House, it will be ga whol
team, with the dog under the wagon"
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supplied does not state that your Hon
orable Board named therein "a brief
but reasonable time" within which said
r. R. Co. should desist from such VIOLA
ton, etc., etc.
II this "brief but reasonable time"
was not named In the notice To the X.
r, Co. can your board take the action
contemplated in Sec. IA (c), or Is your
order, in effect, for an imRedidte amend
ment Of its schedules of rates and
charges, in the particulars involved? II
50 | pass to Sec. 10 which provides for
the Attorney General fortheviA to bring
suit, and specially wish TO call attention
to Sec, Is (d).
Ifthere Is 10 be litigation in this mat
ter we would vastly prefer that the X,
r. Co. should not choose their court fol
their convenience, but that your Honor.
able Board and the Attorney General
should make the complaint before such
district court as viii be for general con
venience and before the corporation
shall have taken the appeal from YOU
order, contemplated in (d) Sec. 10.
IL may be that this letter is entirely
unnecessary and l trust you will not II
any case think me presenting for i au
| free fro'u any such design or desire.
Very respectfully yours,
T.. M. PoPE,
Member Transportation Committe'
Manufacturers & Jobbers' Union o
/ Mankato.
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HIGH SCHOOLS.
The state Board Examine Reports
and Transact Other Business.

The state Board Examine Reports
and Transact Other Business.
The high school board held meeting
at the capitol yesterday. The entire
board. consisting Of Gov. McGill, Presi-
dent Northrop and Prof. d. L. Kiehle,
we're present.
The records Of the high schools Of the
State were examined; also the term re-
ports. reports OF trustees, records Of ex-
aminations and treasurers' reports Of the
expenditure Of the appropriations oflast
year.
The following schools were found TO
have sustained their high school depart
ments. the same being divided into three
classes, as follows:
First Class Duluth, Hastings, Manka-
| to, Red Wing and Winona.
| Second Ciass--AlbertL Lea, Alexandria,
Anoka, Faribault, Fergus Falls, New
Ulm, Mortified, 0watonna, Rochester,
st. Peter. Sank Center, Spring Valley
and Saltwater.
Third Ciass-Austin, Blue Earth City.
Brainerd, Chatfeld, Crookston, DE.
troit, Dodge Center, Dundas, Elk
River, Fairmont, Pennington, Garden
City, Glencoe, Henderson, Hutchinson,
GAINESVILLE, Lake City, Lanesboro, LIE.
Sueur, Litchfield, Luverne, Madelia
Mantorville, Montevideo. Monticello
Moorhead, Morris, 0rtonville, Plain.
view, Redwood Falls, Rushford, St
Charles, Sleepy Eye, Wabasha, Wadena
Waseca, Wateryille, Willmar, Winneba
go City, Worthington, Zumbrota anC
Granite Falls.
| Applications for acceptance of the ap
preparation will be made to the board
who have the supervision of schools
The following schools having alread.
complied with the law were placed OF
the list Yesterday: Albert Lea, Chat
field, Henderson, Faribault, Willmar
Pennington, Hutchinson, Lake City
Mantorville, Monticello, Ortonville AM
Sank Centre. Several of the schools d.
not show satisfactory progress, and vii
be SO notified, and unless they show bet
ter results next year they will not be al
lowed the benefit of the $500. Anothe
meeting viii soon be held to furthe
consider the same subject.-Tribttne
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John Thompson Around the WorlC
Company, Aug. 9Th and 9th.

The musical extravaganza, "Around
the World" is without exception the
most unique, original, enjoyable and
laughable performance now before the
public. From the rise of the curtain tc
the close of the play, the house is in an
uproar; the audience when not laughing
or applauding, sit in mute establishment
over the wonderful amount of versatile
ty displayed by John Thompson. The
original songs and Duets, also the latest
and most popular songs of the day are
rendered in the most artistic manner
The songs and dances by the great come
dian, John Thompson, are inimitably
grotesque and original. The solos or
the musical instruments, with theil
comic accompaniment, defy description
All kinds of instruments are produced
Violins. big and little, Comets, Clarinet
Banjo, Chime Bells, Piano, Chinese
Fiddle, Harmonica. A solo is even
played on the horn of COW. The fun.
nv jokes, comic characters and ludlcrouE
situations make the whole the most
delicious stew of mirth, music and melo.
DIV that one could wish for. Prices %
35 and 80 cents.
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AS TO MooARIoLE.

Prospect that He will soon be Capt
ured and Prosecuted at Montreal.
CHICAGO, Aug, 4.-Matson received
pleasing intelligence by dispatches from
Canada last evening, He refused to al.
low them to be seen, but the purport
was that it was definitely settled that
McGarigle would be prosecuted at Mon
treal. That it was certain that his arrest
by the Canadian authorities was cues
ton of a very short time. That the sec
ton Of country in which be was hiding
yesterday was closely patroIled, and he
would not get out of it as easy as he
passed through the straits Of MRckinaw.
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The Law not a Popular One

HUNTSVILLE, Ala, Aug. 3.-Dr. w. H.
Saunders, the physician appointed to
make an examination of locomotive en-
gineers and other railroad employees
under the new state Law which went in
to effect yesterday, abandoned his work
at Stevenson aud has run away to Biz,
mingham. He was arrested on writ oil
mandamus which requires him to COM
plete the tests as to color blindness.
His reason for abandoning the work is
trouble with the men. Also dislike to
the law. Many refuse to submit 10 ex-
aminations. Over 10000 are effected by
the law and it is estimated that over
1900 will be forced TO give up their posi-
fiOpa
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THE DEvouRINo ELEMENT.
Suffers From a Disas.
trous CONFEDERATION,

Baltimore Suffers From a Disas-
trous Conflagration.
BALTIMORE, Md, Aug. fire this
morning destroyed the cracker bakery
of ]. d, Mason & Co.; Henderson, Jaws
& Co.; crackers, cake and candy factory;
the store and warehouse of Lilbrandt,
MEDIEVAL & Co.; the agricultural ware.
house of E. Whelman & Sons; the book
and stationery store of Newton, Kudy &
Son; the grain and produce commission
house of f. B. Owens & Co., and the
warehouse of E. L. Parker & Co, One
firemrn was killed, and Chief Engineer
Henry is so badly injured that he is not
expected to live, The loss is over half
a million,
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ITS HANDS FULL.
The Dominion Government Has All
the Trouble 1t Wants.

The Dominion Government Has All
the Trouble 1t Wants.
OTTAWA, Ont, Aug. 4.-The Dominion
Government in addition to the Manito-
ba disallowance question has trouble to
contend with in British Columbia, sew
eral difficulties having arisen with re-
gard to the ownership of land, timber
and mineral, which may possibly result
in an instruction among the inhabi-
tants. Both governments claim a right
to the timber and mines within the
railway belt. The question will entail q
long and expensive lawsuit, closing with
an appeal to the privy council and its
final decision half dozen years hence.
Gen. Middleton leaves next week for
British Columbia to inspect the condi-
ton of the militia and Notifications in
event of any trouble.
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A BuRsTED WATER MAIN.

II Does Much Damage to the Walls
of the New Duluth Hotel.
DULUTH, Aug. 4.-This morning the
Waterman at the corner of Superior St.
and 9Th Avenue bursted. 1t was left
unprotected by the excavation for the
Spaulding Hotel. The walls are flooded
and considerable damage will be done.
although it cannot be estimated until
the water is drained off. The Gas &
Water Co. viii be held liable for the
damage by Mr.. Spaulding, as he notified
them to fix the main in safe condition.
The works on the hotel viii probably be
delayed for several days and the walls
torn down. The damage may foot up
several thousand dollars.
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MANKATo, MIMI, July %, 1887.

Hon. E. s. Warner, Sec'y Board of r. r.
& w. III. Com'rs, 81. Paul, MINI.
DEAR SR:-The Business Mems Asso-
citation of Minnesota much desire to
know the names of stockholders OF
American and United States Express
companies common carriers doing bus
mess in this state), also their gross
earnings on business done by them on
the basis of which the r. r. Companies
of the state pay tax of 8 per cent. in
gross earnings, it being our understand.
ing that the Railways Co.'S report and
paw tax upon the amounts paid them by
the Express Co.'S for their service to
said companies.
May we ask your kind Office to pro-
cure this information for our use at as
early date as practicable.
Very Resp'tfully, your ob'd't serv't,
E. M. POPE,
prac,f PnSinoao Man1S A Ga,n
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FROM the same sources which sent
forth the report last week that Mr.,
Blaine would at once return to the Uni
ted States, now comes the announce
ment that he will adhere to his original
plans, which contemplate journey
through the continental countries, and a
winter sojourn on the Mediterranean. II
is quite likely that Mr.. Blaine will stay
abroad some time yet, but these cores
pondents who keep themselves busy
making and altering plans for him are
highly probable to get left.
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The Literary Bureau of the Pension
Office is Growing Justify over the rapid
increase in the number of pensions
granted. In the midst of this exultant
music the fact slips out that many of the
guards which have hitherto been OBJ
served for the purpose of protecting the
Treasury against dishonest and unworthy
claims have been dispensed with. There
has been a rush of cases for effect. Even
Harvey is found TO have been rushing
large pension claims through. By the
way, why doesn't the country hear from
the Treasury Department a chorus OF
congratulations over the remarkable in
crease in the number of claims of war
horses settled since this Administration
came in over the slow methods of Re-
publicans? The boast would he quite as
pertinent as those which are bounced
out by Commissioner Black.
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A Case Of Deafness.
omes q shaw ! DAWN. wAeIs..ls \.

Once OF Shaw & Baidwin's Wholesale No.
ton Rouse, Tvledo, o, Dec II, 1879
f. j. cheney q Co., Toledo O.-Dear
sirs: About three months ago, noticing
g letter addressed 70 you In the Bee
from Gen Slevin, In reference to the
cure Of his son by the use OF HaIPs
Catrrrh Cure, were induced to com
mence the use Of It for our dauebter
Nellie now fourteen years old, who has
been suffering from eatarrh for about
eight years, during which time she has
been treated by one of the best physic-
ians in the city. We have also tried
the use Of almost all the known RENE
dies for catarrh, with no more success
than temporary relief Many nights
have we laid awake to hold her mouth
open TO keep her from strangling. Her
hearing had also become affected. We
were afraid that she would never recOy-
er. We have now used six bottles OF
Halls CATARRH CURE, and we believe
Nellie to be entirely cured. In a few
days after commencing the use of 1t we
noticed decided change for the better
and from that right along she has inn
proved, until now she breathes as easily
as any one. She sleeps well and hel
hearing is perfectly good. We feel thai
/ the disease is entirely removed. We
write this unsolicited letter, feeling tina
| Il is due you, and withe hope that 9th
ers may be benefited in like manner
We can hardly realize that such |
change could be effected in so short .
time after battling with the disease 81
long. We are still using the remedy
at intervals, as it seems TO build up he
system. You are at liberty to use thi
in any manner you see proper.
We are yours, truly,
Mr.. and Mrs. s. BALDWIN,
go Franklin Avenue
| ak=u.OoIJ H., les TX
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REFERRING to the notice of reduction
in freight rates between this city and
Chicago and common points via the
Minneapolis and st. LOUIS Railway as
announced in yesterdays issue of the
FREE PRESS we are requested to state
that the General Freight Agents are in
session in Chicago at the present time,
that some slight change from figures
given may be made, due notice of which
change, with time such tariff will take
effect will be announced as early as pos
sible
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NIooLIRr Au0. 4 q

NlCoLLET, Aug. 3, 81.
Andrew Anderson has purchased lot
of Breckenridge, and viii build resi-
dence on same.
There is considerable talk about the
erection Catholic school and parsonage
here if the parties obtain lots reason.
able.
Messrs. Jensen, Silverson and Curly
made trip through the town of CRANKY
last Tuesday, to see the work steam
threshers could do.
Tuesday was our warmest day, the
thermometer standing 50 in the shade
Mrs. Laird and children have returned
to their home in Chatfield, MINI.
d. L. johnson smiles smole of con
tentment over the arrival of littl,
daughter the 18th ult.
This part of the country is suffering
much for the need of rain; many of tn,
wells are drv, while others are gettini
low.
G. Jensen is selling lot of plows an,
buggies. Mr.. Jensen receives new good
every day.
Men are so scarce that many womel
can be seen working in the field. Goo
wages are at stake for good men.
Miss Mary Nelson leaves to-day for 81
Paul. A great many people are huntin
boarding places in our village. Som
one could start hotel with the number
Messrs. Rabe, Olson and Heidel are dali
receiving new goods.